Your Little Flame

That flame that dwells inside of us for the longest time. Making us despise love and everything about it. I had that flame for awhile but I was inspired to write this poem because well my flames been put out:)

It was when I first saw you I think I saw the little flame The small spark of heat that soon became Everything to me

The little flame that I saw in your eyes In your heart Its embers dwelling in the depths of your soul

Could you see my little flame? It was burning too How much more bright or searing I do not know For only another flame can see mine I was hoping it’d be you

It was when I first heard your voice I think I felt the heat Blushing my cheeks and warming my hands Your flame ever so close to me

Making me laugh uncontrollably Tremble only a little But smile all the same

Could you feel my flame? It was burning too How much more bright or searing I do not know For only another flame can see mine I was hoping it’d be you

It was when I first held your hand I think I knew the little flame From inside and out I don’t know who to blame

Be it fate Or something else I know that my flame went out

And now I can’t stop thinking about you And your little flame I’m hoping yours went out too

Simply because I Love You

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